Metamorphoses(Jupiter and Lycaon)

How does Jupiter compare Lycaon’s crime to that of the snake-footed giants?

The giants openly rebelled but were “one stock” Lycaon’s crime proves all humans are corrupt. His wickedness is worse because it shows widespread evil not just one group.

Whom does Jupiter want to protect, and why?

He wants to protect lesser divine beings, nymphs, fauns, satyrs, and sylvans. Though not worthy of heaven, they deserve safety on earth. Jupiter fears human cruelty could harm them.

How does Jupiter plan to protect them?

He decides” the race of mortals to be cut off”

How did Lycaon react to Jupiter’s arrival?

He mocks the people’s worship and doubts of jupiter is really a god, and plots to kill him in his sleep.

What is Lycaons punishment?

Jupiter destroys his house and turns him into a wolf. He is still violent but his body changes into wolf form

What is the main theme?

Punishment( for human corruption and wickedness) ( the gods destroy evil to protect order and the divine world)

Why does Jupiter consider Lycaons crime worse than the giants’ attack?

Which group does Jupiter specifically say he wants to protect from courruption?

What metaphor does Jupiter use to explain why he must wipe out mankind?

What does Lycaon do when jupiter arrives?

What is Lycaons punishment